Cindy decided we should leave a few days before my doctor's appointment. That was ok by me. The weather was nice, except for the wind blowing around. I wasn't driving so Cindy had to fight that.

We left La Junta fairly early Monday, March 18. It was around 10:30 a.m.

Traffic is outrageous once you get to Pueblo. Drivers are CRAZY (except for Cindy). Talk about road rage. Its very evident when you get out on the highways. Everyone is in such a hurry. They pass you like there's no tomorrow. Then 10 or so miles up the road — guess what -- their stuck in a line of traffic and can't move! Then there's the vehicle that passes and stays in the left lane and traffic backs up behind "him" and you're stuck. Not very thoughtful of others! When work is being done on highways and drivers are warned about slowing down, fines doubled, etc., etc. Forget that for the most part. These people are in a HURRY.

I was really sorry that it was impossible for me to see some of the license plates. There were many cars that passed us and needed to be reported. Guess I'll have to start taking a pair of binoculars when I'm on a road trip.

When we left La Junta, Cindy had decided we'd take a "short" trip to Cripple Creek. Great idea, I could lose what money I had in my purse! While we were playing the nickel machines one of the folks came by to see if we were ok, wanted something to drink, "water please." He was very nice, name was Richard and during our visit he asked where we came from, "La Junta."

Richard was a little shocked, "We have a worker who lives in La Junta." Wow! Found out his first name was Denny and where he lives. I know the house and a lot of work has been done on the residence. Another worker, Andy, told me his last name. I didn't write it down but I did say I'd go by, meet him and welcome the family to La Junta. Guess what? I haven't done that yet but plan to do so in the near future.

We left Cripple Creek early Tuesday afternoon, headed for Denver. Cindy wasn't at all happy with me. I wanted to go to a shop on Academy in Colorado Springs that sells DVDs. I'd checked in La Junta and Uptown didn't have the ones I wanted. Well, we made our way to Academy, found this huge store and a couple of the DVDs. They weren't helpful like the folks at Uptown. That's usually the way it is in the big towns.

Page 2 of 2 - Then we made our way to Denver to see my oncologist, Dr. Scot M. Sedlacek on Wednesday, March 20. We spent Tuesday night in Parker, couldn't find a motel close to Skyridge Hospital where the doctor has his office.

A close friend from school days in Swink was visiting her daughter, Robyn in Denver. June Nagamoto Furuta of Torrance, Calif., had called to tell me she was in Denver, was hoping to come to La Junta but wasn't going to make it. We were hoping to see each other when I went to Denver for my doctor appointment.

Cindy's cell phone started ringing before I got out of bed Wednesday and Cindy was in the shower. I couldn't find the phone, didn't have my glasses. It buzzed a little later, didn't get the call. Finally, Maxine Adcock sent Cindy a message that June was trying to reach us. (Maxine got the number from Hallie at Shear Perfection.)

We made contact with June and she met us for lunch. It was so great seeing her and just visiting about "everything." When she returns to see Robyn, June plans to come to the valley for a visit.

Doctor's appointment went very well. When you see the oncologist and he gives you a good report it's always "fantastic."

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and all the youngsters enjoy the egg hunt.